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Feed hopper level indicator

a level indicator and feed hopper technology, applied in the direction of liquid/fluent solid measurement, instruments, machines/engines, etc., can solve the problems of inaccurate position measurement of grain, time-consuming and dangerous, and inability to accurately measure grain

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-06-12
PRICE BENJAMIN COLUMBUS
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The present invention provides an assembly for measuring the height of grain in a container with opaque walls. The assembly includes a vertical rod placed inside the container and a free-moving float positioned on the rod. A cord connects the float to an indicator weight outside the container. As the grain is removed from the container, the indicator weight moves up or down, providing a visual representation of the grain level.

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Obviously this is time consuming as well as dangerous.
This is time consuming and not always that accurate.
The frame measures the depth, however, depending on how the frame is positioned, it can end up in a position which inaccurately measures the grain since there is nothing to keep the frame traveling downward as the grain shifts and moves during use of the bin.
In addition it must be hung such that the center of the frame is in the center of the bin which requires additional rigging which can get tangled or experience problems.
Accordingly, since the frame is expensive and has to be adapted to each size of bin, it does not appear to be in commercial use.

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[0014]While this invention is susceptible to embodiment in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail specific embodiments, with the understanding that the present disclosure of such embodiments is to be considered as an example of the principles and not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments shown and described. In the description below, like reference numerals are used to describe the same, similar or corresponding parts in the several views of the drawings. This detailed description defines the meaning of the terms used herein and specifically describes embodiments in order for those skilled in the art to practice the invention.

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[0015]The terms “about” and “essentially” mean ±10 percent.

[0016]The terms “a” or “an”, as used herein, are defined as one or as more than one. The term “plurality”, as used herein, is defined as two or as more than two. The term “another”, as used herein, is defined as at lea...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a device to measure the level of grain in an opaque grain hopper by using a float positioned on a vertical rod with a cord connected to an indicator weight positioned on the outside of the grain hopper.

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COPYRIGHT NOTICE[0001]A portion of the disclosure of this patent contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a device for measuring the level of grain remaining in a grain hopper. In particular, the level of grain in a grain hopper can be measured on the inside of the hopper and viewed on the outside at a distance.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]The owners of cattle and other livestock usually utilize large amounts of feed and grain at their location to feed and otherwise care for the animals. Feed grain bins tend to be made of metals and are opaque, creating a clear view from the outside of the contents remaining in the bin...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G01F23/42
CPCG01F23/42
Inventor PRICE, BENJAMIN COLUMBUS
Owner PRICE BENJAMIN COLUMBUS
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